✅Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding✅
A Southern classic—moist, custardy bread pudding loaded with raisins and spices, topped with a warm bourbon caramel sauce for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients:
6 cups stale French bread, cubed
1 cup raisins
4 eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
For the Sauce:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp bourbon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease a 9×13‑inch dish.
Toss bread cubes with raisins and place in the dish.
Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; pour evenly over the bread.
Let sit for 15 minutes; bake for 45 minutes until set.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: melt butter, stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and bourbon; simmer until thickened.
Drizzle sauce over the pudding and serve warm.